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California: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

High-up in the California's Sierra Nevada Mountains are two of USA's most spectacular National Parks, Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Sequoia National Park gives you the chance to get up close to the largest trees on the planet whilst in Kings Canyon you can explore the most incredible alpine scenery with the backdrop of some of the tallest peaks in lower 48 States.

India: Varanasi – The Suryauday Haveli review

We had for a long time wanted to visit the sacred Hindu city of Varanasi, and were not disappointed when we finally made it. For our 3-day stay we were based in the the Suryauday Haveli hotel which is right on one of the ghat on the Ganges River - a perfect place for exploring this fantastic city

Double Arch - Arches National Park

Utah: Moab – Arches National Park

Arches National Park is just a few short miles from Moab, UT. Here the full forces of nature have taken their full toll on the Navajo sandstone, creating a number of large, spectacular arches in the rocks formations.

Utah: Capitol Reef National Park

Even considering Utah’s many impressive national parks and monuments, it is difficult to rival Capitol Reef National Park’s sense of expansiveness, of broad, sweeping vistas, and a tortured, twisted, seemingly endless landscape.

Utah: Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon is one of the 'Big 5' National Parks in Utah. The main draw of the park is the Bryce Amphitheatre that has the highest density of hoodoos (spire-like rock formations) in the World. These hoodoos have been carved from the red sandstone over the millennia by the weather.

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Utah: Zion National Park

We'd not heard much about Zion National Park before visiting. It is an amazing place, with a stunning red rock canyon, huge rocks walls, waterfalls and some amazing trails to explore. It is a place we want to keep coming back to.

Nevada: Las Vegas – Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a short drive from the heart of Las Vegas. There are plenty of trails to explore the beauty of this varied desert landscape and escape the craziness of Las Vegas.

Valley of Fire State Park East Entrance - Nevada

Nevada: Valley of Fire State Park

The Valley of Fire State Park makes an ideal day trip from the chaos that is Las Vegas. You will enjoy the spectacular red rock formations that give this park its name and it is a great place to see petroglyphs, ancient rock art. There are plenty of trails, including many short and easy ones that take you into beautiful canyons and up to spectacular view points.

A replica of Fort Clatsop - Lewis & Clark National Monument, Astoria, Oregon

Oregon: Fort Clatsop – Lewis & Clark National Monument

Back in September 1803, US President Thomas Jefferson decided he ought to find out more about the territory he had just acquired for the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. He commissioned Merriweather Lewis and William Clark to go and explore and in November 1805 after a gruelling trip they sighted the Pacific Ocean and set-up shop at Fort Clatsop near Astoria, Oregon

The North Head Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park

Washington: Cape Disappointment State Park

Cape Disappointment is home to a wide selection of trails, whether you're looking for elevation gain or a paved outing. The most-frequently photographed lighthouse is North Head, with a precarious position on a steep bluff above the crashing waves.

View from the top of Inferno Cone

Idaho: Craters of the Moon National Monument

Located along US 20 between the small towns of Arco and Carey in Idaho, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush.

A herd of bison in Custer State Park, South Dakota

South Dakota: Custer State Park

Custer State Park is famous for its bison herds, other wildlife, scenic drives, historic sites, visitor centres, fishing lakes, resorts, campgrounds and interpretive programs. In fact, it was named as one of the World's Top Ten Wildlife Destinations for the array of wildlife within the park's borders and for the unbelievable access visitors have to them.

South Dakota: Wind Cave National Park

Regarded as sacred by American Indians, exploration of the the area known a Wind Cave did not begin until 1881, when the entrance was noticed by two brothers, Jesse and Tom Bingham. They heard a loud whistling noise, which led them to a small hole in the ground, the cave's only natural opening.

South Dakota: Mount Rushmore National Park

Mount Rushmore is a relatively recent creation and started as a concept by state historian Doane Robinson in 1923. The choice of artist was Gutzon Borglum, a radical sculptor with a sense of scale and outlandish ambition. (National Park / USA /United States)

The Devil's Tower National Monument is difficult a difficult to miss feature on the Wyoming landscape

Wyoming: Devils Tower National Monumment

The Devils Tower in Wyoming was America’s first National Monument. This incredible rock has been visited by man for millennia, from first nations people to today's tourists. It is visited by over 400,000 people each year, drawn by its unique geological character and imposing presence.

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Utah: Moab – Canyonlands National Park

Today we decided to head off to Canyonlands National Park. After doing some research prior to going we decided the best way to see everything was going off-road in a car.

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Pennsylvania: Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg located in rural Pennsylvania probably would have remained a sleepy little town but for the American Civil War and the battle that took place there on July 1 to 3 1863. Here the Confederate and Union forces fought a fierce battle that resulted in the highest losses of any conflict in the Civil War. For those like myself, who can’t imagine a bloody melee such as took place at Gettysburg there is an amazing visitor center complete with videos, memorabilia and a fantastic cyclorama.

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Pennsylvania: Valley Forge National Historical Monument

On our road trip through Pennsylvania we discovered a National Park that we were totally unfamiliar with. Valley Forge, located 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia, had a very important role in the War of Independence, but unlike many monuments this was not the site of a battle

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California: Yosemite National Park

We spent two excellent days exploring the magnificent Yosemite National Park. With two children in tow we focused our time in the valley admiring the granite peaks, the Merced river and the splendid waterfalls. We even got to try our hand at painting in water colors.

Arizona: Flagstaff & Sunset Crater

Close to Flagstaff, Sunset Crater, the site of the most recent eruption in Northern Arizona, is now a National Monument and well worth a short visit to hike the lava fields. Also close to Flagstaff is the Lowell Laboratory, which is open to visitors. Here you can learn more about the universe and see the telescopes inside the Lowell's observatories.

The cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument

Arizona: Montezuma Well and Castle

A visit to Montezuma Castle, an ancient cliff dwelling south of Sedona. This five storey cliff dwelling was built by the Sinaquas, an Ancient Indian Tribe about 700 years ago, which they later abandoned in around 1400

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Wyoming: Grand Teton National Park

Jackson, Wyoming is a quaint little town set in the Rocky Mountain range with a distinct Western feel. It is the gateway to the exclusive Jackson Hole ski resorts and consequently has its fair share of pricey boutique shops and restaurants. But there are deals to be had! It is also a great base to explore National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park and as a stopping off point on your way to Yellowstone National Park

The meteor impact crater in Arizona - Meteor Crater National Monument

Arizona: Petrified Forest National Park & Meteor Crater

On our road trip across Arizona we called into the amazing Petrified Forest National Park, a journey back into the primordial past . As we traveled on the weather forced us to make a stop, which gave us the chance to visit Meteor Crater, the landing site of a car sized meteor and the massive indentation it made in the Earth.

Arkansas: Our visit to Fort Smith

As we trekked across from Oklahoma on our way to Alabama we stopped off at the small, historic town of Fort Smith. The former garrison which gave its name to the town is now a National Monument which we took the opportunity to visit. We also were able to check out the historic center and the local visitor center; a former bordello.

Washington: Olympic National Park

We spent 2 days exploring Washington State's Olympic National Park. - a vast wilderness encompassing nearly a million acres; with several distinctly different ecosystems.

Alaska: Denali National Park

Denali National Park in Alaska is a six-million-acre subarctic wilderness centred on North America's highest peak, offering extraordinary wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and some of the most remote and awe-inspiring scenery on the planet.

Exit Glacier, Seward, Alaska

Alaska: Kenai Peninsula – Exit Glacier

Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, is one of the USA's most accessible glaciers, offering visitors dramatic close-up encounters with living ice, marked retreat timelines, and trails suited to all abilities in a spectacular wilderness setting.

Montana: Glacier National Park

Enjoying the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park. A mountainous wonderland created by the power of glaciers.

A white throated kingfisher at Keoladeo National Park, Rajastan, India

India: Keoladeo National Park

An unplanned visit to Keoladeo National Park which turned out to be wonderful and we were lucky to get a chance to be there during the peek viewing season.

Colorado: Great Sand Dunes National Park

Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado protects the tallest dunes in North America, rising dramatically against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the sweeping San Luis Valley, offering a surreal and captivating landscape of sand, sky, water, and wilderness.

Idaho: Lapwai – Nez Perce National Historic Site

Nez Perce National Historical Park at Lapwai, Idaho, is a sweeping, multi-state network of 38 culturally significant sites preserving the rich heritage, homeland stories, and enduring legacy of the Nimiipuu people across the inland Pacific Northwest.

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Montana: Little Bighorn

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in Montana preserves the site of the 1876 battle between the US 7th Cavalry and Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors, offering visitors a deeply moving and historically rich experience on the northern Great Plains.

Indiana: Porter – Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park, hugging the southern edge of Lake Michigan in Indiana, is a surprisingly diverse landscape of sand dunes, wetlands, and forest that rewards visitors in every season.

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South Dakota: Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park in South Dakota is a vast, otherworldly terrain of eroded buttes, razor-edged spires, and fossil-rich sedimentary layers, spanning nearly 380 square kilometres and sheltering one of North America's most diverse and intact mixed-grass prairie ecosystems.

South Dakota: Minuteman Historic Site

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site near Wall, South Dakota, preserves the Cold War's most powerful legacy — a real, demilitarised nuclear missile silo and underground launch control centre open to the public along a 15-mile stretch of Interstate 90.

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USA: North Dakota – Lewis & Clark Interp. Center

Situated in Washburn, North Dakota, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center illuminates the landmark 1804–05 Corps of Discovery expedition through immersive galleries, rare artefacts, and expert interpretation along the storied Missouri River.

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USA: North Dakota – Knife River Indian Village

Knife River Indian Village National Historic Site near Stanton, North Dakota, preserves one of the Great Plains' most significant Indigenous cultural landscapes, protecting the earthlodge village remains of the Hidatsa, Mandan, and Arikara peoples across nearly 1,750 acres of prairie, river, and forest.

USA: Georgia – Atlanta – 2 Day Itinerary

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia in the southeastern United States, is a forward-thinking metropolis that blends a powerful civil rights heritage with a thriving arts scene, acclaimed dining and some of the South's most celebrated cultural landmarks.

USA: Massachussets – Lexington & Concord

Lexington and Concord, two quietly handsome Massachusetts towns west of Boston, are hallowed ground — the very places that sparked the American Revolution in April 1775 and went on to nurture some of the nineteenth century's most celebrated literary voices.

USA: Massachusetts – Cape Cod and Southern Massachusetts

A sun-kissed peninsula curling into the Atlantic off the southern coast of Massachusetts, Cape Cod enchants visitors with its storied fishing villages, sweeping National Seashore beaches, vibrant arts scene, and an unhurried coastal spirit that lingers long after departure.

USA: Maine – Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park, perched on the rugged Atlantic coast of Maine, is a breathtaking mosaic of granite summits, glacial lakes, dense forest, and dramatic shoreline that draws millions of visitors seeking both adventure and tranquillity each year.

The needles of the Jumping Cholla cactus are particularly nasty - Joshua Tree National Park, California

USA: California – Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California is a vast, otherworldly desert reserve where two distinct ecosystems converge, producing a landscape of sculptural rock formations, twisted yucca palms, and extraordinary silence that draws hikers, climbers, and stargazers from across the world.

The tour goes among the buildings of the 'Cliff Palace' - Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

USA: Colorado – Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park in south-west Colorado preserves over 5,000 archaeological sites — including nearly 600 extraordinary cliff dwellings — built by the Ancestral Pueblo people between approximately 600 and 1300 CE, making it one of the most significant cultural heritage sites in the Americas.

India: Rajasthan – Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, northern India, is one of the subcontinent's finest tiger reserves — a sweeping wilderness of forests, lakes, and ancient ruins where Bengal tigers roam freely and wildlife encounters feel genuinely raw, unhurried, and unforgettable.

Tents at Khem Villas near Ranthambore National Park

India: Ranthambore National Park – Khem Villas

An eco-luxury safari retreat on the boundary of Ranthambore National Park, Khem Villas pairs intimate accommodation and expert-guided wildlife encounters with a heartfelt commitment to conservation in the heart of Rajasthan.